Medical Building Inauguration
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, today (04.08.2026), at the Secretariat, inaugurated through video conferencing the medical buildings constructed at a cost of ₹113 crore and also launched the utilisation of modern medical equipment on behalf of the Department of Medical and Family Welfare.
The Hon’ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru. N. Anand; the Hon’ble Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna; the Hon’ble Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare, Dr. K. G. Arunraj; Chief Secretary, Dr. M. Sai Kumar, I.A.S.; Secretary to the Department of Medical and Family Welfare, Dr. Thares Ahmed, I.A.S.; Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Health Systems Project, Dr. S. Uma, I.A.S.; Mission Director of the National Health Mission, Dr. Aneesh Sekhar, I.A.S.; Chairperson of the Medical Services Recruitment Board and Deputy Secretary to the Department of Medical and Family Welfare, Tmt. R. Alagumeena, I.A.S.; and Director of Medical and Rural Health Services, Dr. A. Rajmohan, participated in the event.
Organ Donation Award 2026
Hon’ble Chief Minister inaugurates medical infrastructure buildings constructed at a cost of ₹113 crore under the Department of Health and Family Welfare., Tuesday, 4 Aug ·
Appointment Orders Distributed to 2,144 Medical Professionals by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu distributed appointment orders to 2,144 medical professionals, including Assistant Doctors and Health Inspectors, to further strengthen the state’s public healthcare system.
NALAM Ai at RGGH Hospital
NALAM AI is a newly launched WhatsApp-based chatbot service introduced by the Tamil Nadu Health Department to digitize and simplify access to government healthcare services. It was officially inaugurated in July 2026 by Health Minister K.G. Arunraj (under the guidance of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay) as part of the broader Nalam TN digital health initiative.
DDHS Meeting
A DDHS (District Director of Health Services) Meeting under the NHM (National Health Mission) is a critical administrative review convened at the district level to monitor, evaluate, and strategize the implementation of national health programs. In Tamil Nadu, these meetings are typically chaired by the DDHS and attended by block-level health officers, program managers, and representatives from the District Health Society.
Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Official Visit to Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi
The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu visited Tamil Nadu House (Tamil Nadu Bhavan), New Delhi, during his official visit to attend the NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting and other high-level government engagements.
World Population Day 2026 – Award Distribution Ceremony
Award presentation ceremony during World Population Day 2026 organized by the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Deans Meeting
A Deans Meeting under the National Health Mission (NHM) is a high-level review conference convened to assess the performance of government medical colleges and their associated hospitals in implementing national health schemes. In Tamil Nadu, these meetings are typically chaired by the Health Minister or the Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, with participation from the Mission Director of NHM and the Deans of major medical institutions.
World Bank Mission Kick-Off
A World Bank Mission Kick-Off is the formal inaugural meeting that marks the commencement of a specific project phase, typically occurring after the project concept is approved and before implementation or supervision begins. It serves to align the World Bank task team with the borrowing country’s government and implementing agencies on objectives, roles, and timelines.